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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 8 | Part 1, Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the first frost arrives, Bessie examines the pine nuts, acorns, and fish they have and decides what?
(a) The white man's supplies were better.
(b) It was better with the corn grown in the fields.
(c) They needed to find additional food.
(d) This is the way it should be.

2. When Jim Thatcher tells Bessie Black Bull that Frank No Deer's death was self-defense, what does she do?
(a) She and Tom part ways, as she believes they will look for him.
(b) She returns to the Southern Ute reservation.
(c) She does not believe him, so she and Tom quickly leave town.
(d) She tells him it is too late, that George is dead.

3. In addition to warmth, why does Bessie Black Bull give her son a red blanket?
(a) Red is the color for honor.
(b) Red is the color for protection.
(c) Red is the color for courage.
(d) Red is the color for trust.

4. How many baskets does Bessie Black Bull trade for an ax, ammunition, a hunting knife, and candy at Jim Thatcher's store?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

5. What is George Bull's demeanor when he arrives at the house following the fight?
(a) Nervous, but in control.
(b) Worried and in fear.
(c) Frantic and upset.
(d) Calm and controlled.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the introductory poem summarize?

2. Upon Bessie Black Bull's second trip to trade baskets at Jim Thatcher's store, what does she get?

3. What does Jim Thatcher tell Bessie Black Bull regarding Blue Elk following her encounter with the Indian women who initially tease her?

4. The circle the stars make is juxtaposed to the squareness of what?

5. What do George and Bessie Black Bull opt for when the white man's method of support fails?

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